India
UP Govt to Soon Raze Religious Structures Built on Sides of Roads, Highways, Pavements
The government has directed district officials to submit a list of such structures to the principal secretary or the secretary concerned, and he/she will then submit a detailed report to the chief secretary in the next two months.
Scientific Rewriting of Entire Reservation System Needed, Says Quota Expert
Justice Nagamohan Das, who led a committee in Karnataka that gave a report last July on increased quota demands, says a very small section has benefited so far.
A Year On, Kin of Country's First Virus Victim Say They are Yet to Receive His Covid Positive Report
A year on, the deceased's family says it still hasn't received a Covid-19 positive report or confirmation from authorities.
From 'Khela Hobe' to 'Khela Khatam', TMC's Poll Jingle Gets New Twists as Parties Use it to Attack Each Other
Former minister and the ruling camp's candidate from the constituency, Madan Mitra, has recorded his own version of 'Khela Hobe', while the party's Ghatal MLA Shankar Dolai was recently seen dancing wildly to the beats of the song at a roadshow.
India vs Australia, Eden Gardens, 2001: The Innings That Gave Birth To The Legend of Rahul Dravid
The 180 in the historic win at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001 unleashed the big-match player in Dravid. He rose on the biggest stage for India in Test cricket when most others around him failed and delivered consistently. From March 2001 for the next...
India Records 22,854 New Covid-19 Cases, Highest Daily Tally in Two Months
The total active cases have increased to1,89,226 which now comprises1.68 per cent of the total infections. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,09,38,146 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.92 per...
NEET 2021 Likely to Have Internal Choice
On lines of JEE, NEET too is expected to offer internal choice to students as a relaxation.
Road Safety World Series: Upul Tharanga Misses Ton in SL Legends Win Over BAN Legends
Stylish left-hander Tharanga hammered an unbeaten 99 as Sri Lanka got the better of Bangladesh by 42 runs to take the top spot in the points table with 16 points followed by India Legends at 12.
'Will Be With My People Soon': Mamata Banerjee Appeals for Peace in Bengal; EC Rubbishes TMC Charge
TMC Lines Up Series of Public Meetings; Mamata Banerjee’s Final Schedule Only After Doctor’s Advice.
67-Yr-Old Hawker Held in Mumbai's Andheri for Unnatural Sex with Stray Dog
The incident occurred in the Juhu Gulli locality in Andheri West
Prevention of Diabetes in Pregnancy Crucial to Protect Next Generation from Disease: Jitendra Singh
The minister said it was way back in 1970s that V Seshiah first gave the concept of Spot Test for pregnant women, which in other words meant that any pregnant woman coming to hospital at any stage of pregnancy, fasting or non-fasting, should be subject to...
US Defence Secretary to Make First Overseas Trip to India, Japan & South Korea Next Week
This is for the first time that India has been included in the itinerary in the first overseas trip of a US Defence Secretary.
Day After Trivendra Rawat's Resignation, Tirath Singh Rawat Sworn In As New Uttarakhand CM
His name was announced by outgoing chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat after the legislature party meeting, which lasted for around 30 minutes.
Authorities Shut Down Internet During Tension, Riots for Maintaining Peace: Govt
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said the challenges posed by cyberspace are many
13-yr-old Gang-rape Victim's Father Dies in Accident in Kanpur Day After Being Threatened, Kin Allege Foul Play
The incident took place a day after the father of the victim had alleged that the brother of the accused had threatened him of dire consequences if the matter was taken to the police.
News 18 Afternoon Digest: BJP Huddles to Choose Next CM; UK Palace Ends Silence on Harry, Meghan Markle's Racism Allegations and Other Stories
Here are the top news for you this afternoon:Uttarakhand Crisis LIVE Updates: Dhan Singh Rawat, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank Among Frontrunners as BJP Huddles to Choose Next CM;'Will Address Issue Privately': UK Palace Ends Silence on Harry, Meghan Markle's R...